President El-Sisi Speaks with Lebanese Prime Minister

alhadath – cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

The Spokesman for the Presidency said the call addressed the Israeli aggression on Lebanon. The President affirmed Egypt’s full support for Lebanon and confirmed standing by its side during these critical circumstances, and rejecting attempts to jeopardize its security, stability, sovereignty, or territorial integrity, stressing the need for an immediate, comprehensive, and permanent ceasefire in both Lebanon and Gaza. The President noted in this regard that the international community not assuming its responsibilities to stop the aggressive practices towards the Palestinian territories and Lebanon threatens to slide the region into a dangerous state of escalation, which puts regional and international stability and peace at stake.

The Spokesman added that President El-Sisi gave directives for the immediate dispatch of emergency medical and relief aid to Lebanon, in solidarity with its people, and affirmed Egypt’s continued support for Lebanon at all levels.

The Lebanese prime minister expressed appreciation for Egypt’s position in support of his country and the Lebanese State, reviewing the outcome of contacts made by the Lebanese government to contain the situation, and praising in this context the role played by Egypt to restore security and stability in the region.